Where, on such inspection of a bull, the Livestock Officer is satisfied that the bull is of 1 [an approved variety] as specified from time to time by the Government for the area and is capable of being used for breeding purposes and-
(a) is not of defective or inferior conformation and is not likely to get defective or inferior progeny, or
1. Substituted for the words “a variety” by H.P. Act No. 21 of 1971.
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(b) is not suffering from any incurable, contagious or infectious disease or from any other disease rendering the bull unsuitable for breeding purposes, 1 [XX] 2 [(c)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] he shall certify the bull as approved and cause it to be branded with a mark prescribed for the purpose.